Falling for the Fling
Lili Valente
The day of my best friend’s wedding, I’m the one rocking the strapless red taffeta and chef’s apron ensemble, running on zero sleep. Being both the event caterer and a bridesmaid is crazy, I know. But, I’m a pro. This is my seventh wedding after all—as bridesmaid, that is. Pretty sure that’s some kind of town record.
Still, no amount of my trademark meticulous planning could’ve possibly prepared me to see him again. The prodigal Doctor Dreamy himself, Mason Stewart. My first (and only) love who disappeared without a word literally the day after proposing to me.
What the heck is he doing back in Bliss River? And how is it at all fair that he looks this good? Also, holy crap, why is he coming this way?
* * *
There she is. Somehow even more beautiful than I remember. This overdue apology is one I’ve rehearsed since the day I left, pulverized by my own family, positive I'd never be good enough for the only girl I've ever loved. Took a lot of both time and therapy, but I finally managed to fix what they broke. And now I’m here to repair what I broke.
I know Lark. She’ll see this second chance I’m hoping for as a no-strings fling so we can each get closure and move on. Right. Like it’s just that easy. You don’t move on from a woman like Lark. And I’m pretty sure a clothing-optional arrangement will make that feat infinitely more impossible.
Still, it’s a start—a way for Lark to see the man I’ve become. A man who isn’t looking for a fling, but rather, matching rings, kids, the whole nine yards.
Author - Lili Valente.
Narrator - Lili Valente.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2020 Lili Valente ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The day of my best friend’s wedding, I’m the one rocking the strapless red taffeta and chef’s apron ensemble, running on zero sleep. Being both the event caterer and a bridesmaid is crazy, I know. But, I’m a pro. This is my seventh wedding after all—as bridesmaid, that is. Pretty sure that’s some kind of town record. Still, no amount of my trademark meticulous planning could’ve possibly prepared me to see him again. The prodigal Doctor Dreamy himself, Mason Stewart. My first (and only) love who disappeared without a word literally the day after proposing to me. What the heck is he doing back in Bliss River? And how is it at all fair that he looks this good? Also, holy crap, why is he coming this way? * * * There she is. Somehow even more beautiful than I remember. This overdue apology is one I’ve rehearsed since the day I left, pulverized by my own family, positive I'd never be good enough for the only girl I've ever loved. Took a lot of both time and therapy, but I finally managed to fix what they broke. And now I’m here to repair what I broke. I know Lark. She’ll see this second chance I’m hoping for as a no-strings fling so we can each get closure and move on. Right. Like it’s just that easy. You don’t move on from a woman like Lark. And I’m pretty sure a clothing-optional arrangement will make that feat infinitely more impossible. Still, it’s a start—a way for Lark to see the man I’ve become. A man who isn’t looking for a fling, but rather, matching rings, kids, the whole nine yards. Author - Lili Valente. Narrator - Lili Valente. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2020 Lili Valente ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:11
Chapter 2
Duration:00:17:25
Chapter 3
Duration:00:10:45
Chapter 4
Duration:00:08:56
Chapter 5
Duration:00:06:53
Chapter 6
Duration:00:14:18
Chapter 7
Duration:00:12:18
Chapter 8
Duration:00:11:43
Chapter 9
Duration:00:07:17
Chapter 10
Duration:00:15:47
Chapter 11
Duration:00:07:21
Chapter 12
Duration:00:06:32
Chapter 13
Duration:00:08:18
Chapter 14
Duration:00:14:58
Chapter 15
Duration:00:06:59
Chapter 16
Duration:00:11:35
Chapter 17
Duration:00:10:27
Chapter 18
Duration:00:14:28
Chapter 19
Duration:00:11:03
Chapter 20
Duration:00:05:29
Chapter 21
Duration:00:12:10
Chapter 22
Duration:00:12:32
Chapter 23
Duration:00:20:00
Chapter 24
Duration:00:06:28
Chapter 25
Duration:00:14:49
Chapter 26
Duration:00:20:55
Chapter 27
Duration:00:13:13
Chapter 28
Duration:00:58:02
Chapter 29
Duration:00:00:18